How many Social Security offices are in Evanston?

Evanston, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.

Do I need an appointment at the Evanston office?

Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.

What should I bring to a Evanston Social Security office?

Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.

What's the nearest Social Security office to Evanston?

The closest field office outside Evanston is in Chicago, about 6.1 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.

Can I avoid visiting a Evanston office?

Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.

Social Security Offices in Evanston, Illinois

1 office · Cook County

Evanston has one Social Security field office, in Cook County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 11 nearby communities, and is one of Illinois's 47 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.

office in city: 1
communities served: 11
people in service area: 363K
county: Cook County
to next-nearest city: 6.1 mi

The Evanston office on the map

1 location, Social Security offices in Evanston. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Evanston Social Security office

2116 Green Bay Rd Evanston, IL 60201 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (888) 371-0791 View office →

Visiting a Evanston office

Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.

Towns served by the Evanston office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Evanston office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 11 surrounding communities, the largest is Niles (Township) (110,131 residents):

Town	Distance	Population
Niles (Township), IL	3.7 mi	110,131
Skokie, IL	2.6 mi	66,422
New Trier, IL	4.1 mi	56,180
Glenview, IL	5 mi	47,856
Wilmette, IL	1.9 mi	27,587
Morton Grove, IL	4.7 mi	24,712
Winnetka, IL	4.2 mi	12,475
Glencoe, IL	6.4 mi	8,687
Northfield, IL	5.4 mi	5,634
Kenilworth, IL	2.4 mi	2,451
Golf, IL	5.1 mi	507

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Evanston Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Evanston?: Evanston, Illinois has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Evanston office?: Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
What should I bring to a Evanston Social Security office?: Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
What's the nearest Social Security office to Evanston?: The closest field office outside Evanston is in Chicago, about 6.1 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Evanston office?: Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.